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Old August 21st 04, 08:56 PM
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In article , Mark Smith
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Kathryn & Stuart Fields wrote:

Why not the "Belt and Suspenders" approach? Tie both ends down.
Stu Fields (Helicopters have problem with just tying down the rear blade)
"Icebound"



if you expect really bad winds, support the tail, AND tie it down,



And, ductape some makeshift spoilers to the wings: some 8 ft pieces of
2x2, taped ahead of the spar line, secured with about 8, 2 ft strips of
2" ductape (top surface) will secure it, provided that there is no dirt
on the wing.